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Health Effects

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Warnings:

From Website Tech Data
DO NOT APPLY IF RAIN, FOG, OR FREEZING CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR WITHIN 24 HOURS. Cedar shakes are a natural product with great variety. The color of shakes treated with HE323 - SHAKEGUARD will vary depending on the color and darkness of the untreated shakes. Their color and absorption rate will vary.
Prohibitions: Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. Open dumping is prohibited.

The manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) does not state whether the ingredients are considered carcinogens or potential carcinogens.

First Aid:

From MSDS
Emergency and First Aid Procedures
Eyes -Flush gently with clean water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower lids occasionally. Get immediate medical attention.
Skin - Remove contaminated clothes and wash with a waterless hand cleaner or soap and water. Consult a physician if irritation persists.
Ingestion - Do not induce vomiting. Call doctor immediately. Dilute with milk or water. Never give anything to an unconscious person but do place individual on the left side with head down.
Inhaling -Remove from vapor immediately and if breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If overcome, call physician. If breathing has stopped or is irregular, start resuscitation or administer oxygen, as needed.

From MSDS
Precautions for Handling and Storage:
Store away from food or feed. Keep in a secure, well ventilated area protected from extreme temperatures. Do not transfer to an unmarked container. Keep container closed when not in use. Observe good personal hygiene practices. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Other Precautions:
KEEP FROM FREEZING.

Disposal:

From MSDS
Waste Disposal Method:
Dispose of waste according to label instruction or contact local environmental agency. Open dumping is prohibited. DO NOT REUSE EMPTY CONTAINER.